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A new book explores how technology and a host of maverick innovators have given rise to an exceptional crop of baseball players In a 1940 publicity stunt, the Cleveland Indians’ flamethrowing pitcher, Bob Feller, tested which was faster: One of his own blazing deliveries, or a motorcycle. Feller’s pitching won, hands down. But today, Feller’s … Read more

The Democratic-controlled Colorado House passed a bill Thursday allowing people harmed by conversion therapy to sue therapists, just days after the Supreme Court blocked enforcement of the state’s ban on the method. HB26-1322 would establish a pathway for Coloradans to bring civil claims against licensed mental health professionals accused of causing harm through efforts to … Read more

There was no formal meeting and no big announcement, just a brief phone call. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump informed her she had the job in a simple post-election call, telling her: “Oh, by the way, you know, you’re going to be the White House press secretary, right?” Speaking at … Read more

California House members tour Otay Mesa center, which has faced allegations of poor conditions and sexual assaults Two California lawmakers conducted an oversight visit Thursday at ICE’s Otay Mesa detention center, an immigrant detention facility that has faced allegations of overcrowding, poor conditions and sexual assaults. The visit had been previously scheduled. But congressman Mike … Read more

Defense secretary signs memo letting members request permission to carry firearms on military installations Defense secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo on Thursday that would allow military service members to request permission to carry their personal firearms on military installations such as bases, naval yards and recruitment centers, claiming the new policy will allow soldiers … Read more

US attorney general Pam Bondi failed to please a president fixated on prosecuting political enemies – key US politics stories from Thursday 2 April at a glance Spring cleaning has begun at the White House. Donald Trump on Thursday fired Pam Bondi, the US attorney general, dismissing a loyalist who reshaped the justice department but … Read more

Drone-maker backed by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr tries to win contracts with Gulf countries protected by US A drone-maker backed by Donald Trump’s two oldest sons is trying to sell to Gulf countries while they are under attack by Iran and dependent on the US military led by their father. The sales drive … Read more

President Donald Trump on Thursday proclaimed that certain imported patented pharmaceuticals and related ingredients could face tariffs of up to 100%, framing the move as a national security measure and intensifying his push to bring drug manufacturing back to the United States. The proclamation creates a tiered system for drugmakers: companies with Commerce Department-approved plans … Read more

War Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo on Thursday ordering a major shift in base security policy, allowing service members to request permission to carry personal firearms for self-defense amid growing concerns about threats on U.S. installations. In an announcement on social media, Hegseth said all American citizens have a God-given right under the Second … Read more

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has sacked Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, according to three U.S. military officials. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.